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How to Choose the Fastest Memory Card for Your Application December 19th 2016 - 10:00 AM

Today, video and still cameras, tablets and even laptop computers often rely on memory cards for data storage. Each electronic device specifies a unique kind of memory and choosing the right card for the application can be challenging.

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Outboard Portable SSD’s a Fast Storage Option for On-Location Videographers December 9th 2016 - 12:05 PM

Until recently, the most cost effective option for videographers backing up video files in the field was a portable hard drive. Hard drives have a large capacity, are small in size and very inexpensive. But now, hard drives are being challenged by much faster and lower cost outboard SSD drives.

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How much 5.18-5.24 GHz Wi-Fi traffic was in the quiet Gulf sunset air? Lots.

New Wi-Fi Band Equates To A New IP Link December 7th 2016 - 01:50 PM

The 5 cm band is essentially the top half of the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band. Until recently, its use was restricted because of potential weather radar and military RF interference. New dynamic frequency selection (DFS) technology is opening these wide bands for exciting new physical layer (PSY or layer 1) uses, such as IP video. Think of it as an invisible cable.

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How to Choose a Video Head and Tripod December 5th 2016 - 09:00 AM

Tripods and heads are essential gear for all videographers. However, which type to buy for a given application can be a challenge because there are so many brand and price points from which to choose. A quick overview on the latest in tripod and heads might be useful.

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Batteries, the Bane of Every Video Crew, Get Ready for a Reboot December 1st 2016 - 10:00 AM

A major new development in battery technology promises to store more energy and allow thousands more recharges than with today’s cells.

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Here a LUT…There a LUT November 24th 2016 - 12:05 PM

A way too cute title—I agree. But LUTs are indeed everywhere. Before we look at the ways LUTs are used, let’s be sure we understand what a LUT does.

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Rapid Change and Smaller Size Comes to Video LED Lighting November 24th 2016 - 10:00 AM

For the past few years, development of all LED lighting has been on a roller coaster ride. A beneficiary has been LED lighting for professional video. It has gotten better, cheaper and smaller — much smaller.

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Sky Sports ran a series of pre-season tests for UHD production and presentation including at Wembley.  Photo credit: Chris Lobina.

The Tried and Trusted Route to UHD Live - NEP UK November 22nd 2016 - 01:00 PM

​While Arena opted to invest in an IP core for its new fleet, Sky Sport’s other regular OB supplier, NEP UK has gone a different route out of necessity. This article, a follow up to ​the article ‘Making The Leap To 4K Live Over IP - Under The Hood At Arena’, explains its decision.

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